JOB TITLE

 

CHEMICAL TRADING ASSOCIATE(POLYMERS)

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

 

SALARY

ATTRACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE

JOB LOCATION

NAIROBI

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify new market opportunities and establish key relationships with suppliers, distributors, and customers.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and clients.
  • Negotiate and manage sales for chemicals and polymer products, ensuring profitability while maintaining strong customer relationships. Implement pricing strategies and manage risk.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations.
  • Conduct market research and analysis on the polymers industry, including competitor analysis, pricing trends, and regulatory environments in East Africa, and provide recommendations to senior management.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance logistics, supply chain, and financial performance.
  • Report on business performance, market trends, and trade volume to senior management, and provide recommendations for improvements and potential opportunities.

 

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in trading, sales or business development preferably in chemicals and polymers.
  • Strong understanding of international trade, supply chain management, and market dynamics.
  • Proven track record in managing trading operations and generating business within the chemicals / polymers sector.
  • Strong understanding of East African markets, regulatory environments, and business practices.
  • Experience working with multinational teams, especially in the chemicals or polymers industry, is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of polymer products and applications.
  • Familiarity with global trading platforms and financial instruments.
  • Ability to develop strategic partnerships and drive business growth.

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.